IIT Kharagpur Project Scientist I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has invited online applications for one Project Scientist – I – Research post in the Wellcome Trust sponsored project “Human in the loop evaluation of assisted depression screening (HEADS)”, Project Code R/ODH. The post carries consolidated compensation of up to Rs. 60,480 per month, depending on qualification and experience, for 24 months or until the project ends, whichever is earlier. Candidates need a Doctoral Degree in Science or a Masters/Integrated Masters in Engineering or Technology, plus 4 years of research and development experience. The application fee is Rs. 0 for all categories.

IIT Kharagpur Project Scientist – I – Research at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the last date to apply.

About the Project

The post is a temporary assignment in a purely time bound research project undertaken in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering of IIT Kharagpur. The Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator is Prof./Dr. Animesh Mukherjee. The notice was issued by the institute’s Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy unit.

Who Can Apply

The notice prints one set of requirements for the single post.

The 4 years of experience must be in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.

The age limit is 35 years. Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules, if any. Age is counted as on the last date of the advertisement. The notice does not print that date or any category-wise relaxation.

The qualifications and experience prescribed are the minimum. Possessing them does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.

Pay and Tenure

The consolidated compensation is up to Rs. 60,480 per month, depending on qualification and experience. The notice names no allowances. The assignment is temporary and lasts 24 months or until the project is terminated, whichever is earlier.

How to Apply for IIT Kharagpur Project Scientist – I – Research

The notice says applications are invited online. It does not print the website or link for the application form.

1. Submit the application online for the Project Scientist – I – Research post under advertisement number IIT/SRIC/R/ODH/2026/103.
2. Mention the transaction details (UTR No./Transaction ID etc.) in the Application Form.

The fee is Rs. 0 for every category. The notice nonetheless prints bank details for any fee deposit through RTGS/NEFT/Net Banking etc.: State Bank of India (00202), P.O: Kharagpur Technology, Dist: Midnapore, West Bengal-721302; account name IIT SRIC-OM Account; account number 39502115210; IFSC code SBIN0000202; SWIFT code SBININBB339.

Selection and Interview

The notice refers to an interview. It says that meeting the minimum qualifications and experience does not entitle a candidate to be called for it. It prints no interview date, mode or marking scheme.

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